MONDAY, MAY 9, 2011 >>>

1. Join Tacoma's infamous Graphic Novel Club tonight at 1022 South. This evening's topic of discussion will be "Tricksters," billed as a "graphic collection of First Nation tales."

2. DJ Jason Diamond spins reggae every Monday at Stonegate Pizza in Tacoma. Or, if that doesn't tickle your musical fancy, browse the Volcano's extensive live local music listings here.

3. Thao and Mirah will be at Northern in Olympia tonight ... quite possibly the week's best show (on a Monday of all days!).

4. Chalet Bowl in Tacoma's Proctor District hosts HIP Night for Hospitality Professionals on Mondays, offering all the servers, waitresses and bartenders out there a shot at cheap bowling under the "Glow Lights." Or, if bowling's not your bag, peruse the Volcano's South Sound arts and events calendar here.

5. You only have until this Thursday to vote for the sexiest folks in the South Sound, an effort that will help create the Volcano's 2011 Sexy Issue - scheduled to hit streets June 2.